shooter

Noun
Synonyms: tawshotcrap-shootergunmangunslingerhired gungungun for hiretriggermanhit manhitmantorpedo

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marblesSynonyms: taw
  2. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)“he is a crack shot”“a poor shooter”Synonyms: shot
  3. a gambler who throws dice in the game of crapsSynonyms: crap-shooter
  4. (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)
  5. a professional killer who uses a gunSynonyms: gunmangunslingerhired gungungun for hiretriggermanhit manhitmantorpedo
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Shooter \Shoot"er\, n.

1.One who shoots, as an archer or a gunner. [1913 Webster]

2.That which shoots. Specifically: (a) A firearm; as, a five-shooter. [Colloq. U.S.] (b) A shooting star. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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